2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Dakota (446 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
